"The Wall Street Journal has no idea what I think about Iran!" Trump posted on his social network, Truth Social, in a short and firm message, skynews reports.

The American publication, citing sources close to the discussions, claimed that Trump had analyzed options for military intervention, but would have preferred to leave a final diplomatic window for the Iranian regime to voluntarily give up its nuclear ambitions.

The former US leader's ambiguity about his next move is not new and seems to be playing into his favour, explains Sky News' US correspondent Mark Stone. Trump enjoys support from both those who support a tough stance on Iran and those who oppose further US military involvement in the Middle East.

Amid these tensions, Trump's reaction comes at a time when American foreign policy is being increasingly closely monitored, by both allies and adversaries.

Does he not want a conflict with Iran, but is he prepared to resort to force?

Former US National Security Council chief of staff Fred Fleitz told Sky News that Donald Trump, President of the United States, does not want a military conflict with Iran, but is prepared to resort to force if Tehran does not abandon its uranium enrichment program.

Speaking on The World With Yalda Hakim, Fleitz stressed that Donald Trump wants to avoid war with Iran and has left open the possibility of resuming negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. According to the former official, Trump is willing to offer Iran a"good deal" for the development of a peaceful nuclear program, with American support.